The Mexican national team will face its counterpart from Argentina next Saturday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. (CDMX time) at the Lusail Stadium, in the match corresponding to day 2 of the group stage of the Qatar World Cup 2022.
In this way, the coach of the Albiceleste, Lionel Scallonihopes to face the Aztec team commanded by his compatriot, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martinoselection that considers as “one of the best in the world“, in his own words.
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The match between Argentina and Mexico will be one of the most anticipated dishes by fans, since it is one of the ones that generates the greatest expectation and this can be seen reflected in the incredible demand for tickets for it.
In addition to the fact that the initially stipulated venue had to be modified and it will be played in the stadium with the highest capacity of the World Cup.
This duel will mark the fourth time that the Argentina team faces Mexico in a World Cup. With the balance in favor of the South Americans since Mexico has never been able to get a draw in their clashes.
Having beaten Tricolor in Uruguay 1930 (Group 1, 3-6), Germany 2006 (Round of 16, 2-1, extra time), South Africa 2010 (Round of 16, 3-1).
Especially, Lionel Scalloni remembers the 2006 Germany match as an extremely tough confrontation for Albiceleste, because he was able to experience it as a player. The same that was defined in extra time by a spectacular goal from maxi rodriguez. Same reason why the strategist has a lot of respect for the national team.
“Mexico is a great team. I have no doubt that she is one of the best in the world and that she will make things very difficult for us. It will be a difficult rival“he declared Lionel Scalloni at the press conference after Argentina’s victory over Honduras.
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